Which is an important nursing consideration when chest tubes will be removed from a child?

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Which is an important nursing consideration when chest tubes will be removed from a child?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: It is appropriate to prepare the child for the removal of chest tubes with analgesics. Short-acting medications can be used that are administered through an existing IV line. A sharp, momentary pain is felt. This should not be misrepresented to the child. A petroleum gauze, air-tight dressing will be needed, but it is not a pain-free procedure. Little or no drainage should be found on removal.

Question 2 of 5

Which information should the nurse know when caring for a child with Kawasaki disease?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: High-dose IV gamma globulin and aspirin therapy is indicated to reduce the incidence of coronary artery abnormalities when given within the first 10 days of the illness. The fever of Kawasaki disease is unresponsive to antibiotics and antipyretics. Mucous membranes, conjunctiva, changes in the extremities, and cardiac involvement are seen. Aspirin is part of the therapy.

Question 3 of 5

Which medication should the nurse prepare for immediate administration to a child experiencing an anaphylactic reaction to a bee sting?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

Maltese crosses' are identified in the urinary sediments in

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

All of the following are true regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), except

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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